# Building permits at 221 E Preston St, Baltimore, MD

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.4M project at 401 E Biddle St, permitted Jul 15.

One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 2: NOTICE TO PROCEED: Wet scrape, prime. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits (34 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Alteration or repair | NOTICE TO PROCEED: Wet scrape, prime, and apply finish coats to the existing cornice, side wall, and security gates. All surfaces shall be repainted to match the existing color. Work is limited to preparation and repainting of the existing surfaces. Conditions of Approval Surface preparation shall b | $4,100 | [BCCM-26-003683](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003683/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

35 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1101 Saint Paul St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1101-saint-paul-st/) | 800 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace 2 1/2-ton heat pump, air handler, heater package and evaporator coil with same | $16,309 | [BRCM-26-017633](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-017633/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1223 N Calvert St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1223-n-calvert-st/) | 250 ft W | Fire systems | Provide a non-voice fire alarm system for a non-sprinklered building" and referencing submittal and drawings FA-1, FA-2, and FA-3 | $6,000 | [BCCM-26-003266](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003266/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [6 E Biddle St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/6-e-biddle-st/) | 960 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace existing 3 ton heat pump, air handler and heating package | $14,700 | [BCCM-26-003732](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003732/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [405 E Oliver St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/405-e-oliver-st/) | 940 ft NE | Fire systems | Install - Add 16 Fire Alarm devices - Fire Alarm System Control Panel and system is existing as per plans as per code. | $5,000 | [BCCM-26-003496](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003496/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [405 E Oliver St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/405-e-oliver-st/) | 940 ft NE | Fire systems | Relocate (12) sprinkler heads, add (10) new sprinkler heads. | $7,000 | [BCCM-26-003299](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003299/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [428 E Preston St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/428-e-preston-st/) | 750 ft E | Alteration or repair | Infil and make safe a front portion of parking lot. Scope of work includes light demo, infill, and paving to repair sinkhole. All work completed to Baltimore City code as per plan to repair | $10,000 | [BCCM-26-002510](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002510/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1223 N Calvert St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1223-n-calvert-st/) | 250 ft W | Fire systems | CHANGE OF SCOPE: BCCM-25-002258 - Amendments/Revisions to Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Alarm Drawings originally submitted and approved for a non sprinklered building on permit BCCM-25-002258 SCOPE OF WORK: ---- INTERIOR ALTERATIONS ----- - Double existing joists and roof ra | Not listed | [BCCM-26-002619](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002619/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [401 E Biddle St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/401-e-biddle-st/) | 830 ft SE | Electrical | Event lawn, two playgrounds. and site lighting. As per plan and as per code. | $2,400,000 | [BCCM-26-001165](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001165/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [401 E Biddle St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/401-e-biddle-st/) | 830 ft SE | Other | This permit application is to install below grade conduit to create a pathway for BGE to refeed streetlights. The conduit will be 3" PVC Schedule 40, concrete encased. | $17,000 | [BCCM-26-002533](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002533/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [401 E Biddle St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/401-e-biddle-st/) | 830 ft SE | Grading | Exterior Work Only SCOPE OF WORK: ------ SITE WORK ----- - Grading for Athletic Field, - concrete paving, - fencing AS PER PLANS AND AS PER CODE | $500,000 | [BCCM-26-002308](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002308/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [207 E Mount Royal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/207-e-mount-royal-ave/) | 420 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Modifying rear elevation French Door and transom window above to install a wider French door with transom window above. | $17,100 | [BRCM-26-010699](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-010699/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [106 E Preston St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/106-e-preston-st/) | 500 ft W | Plumbing | replace gas range new flex connector | $150 | [BRCM-26-011096](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-011096/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [1115 N Calvert St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1115-n-calvert-st/) | 550 ft S | Plumbing | Emergency sewer (municipal clean-out) within same location as per code | Not listed | [BCCM-25-000565](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-25-000565/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1209 N Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1209-n-charles-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Electrical | Install a 40 gallons electric short water heater | $3,064 | [BRCM-26-010384](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-010384/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [405 E Oliver St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/405-e-oliver-st/) | 940 ft NE | Fire systems | Work is located at the third floor east side of the building. Limited demolition interior and removal of windows for replacements. Removal of infill at windows on east side to install replacement windows. Exterior work limited to the window installations. Interior new work includes new walls, doors, | $327,550 | [BCCM-25-004415](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-25-004415/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1316 Greenmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1316-greenmount-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | 200 Amp service. 25 Circuit breakers. 9 Plumbing fixtures. Water line. Sanitary line. Gas pressure test. 3 Gas appliances. 3 Ton ac. Duct work. Exhaust vent. | $7,500 | [BRCM-26-019007](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-019007/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [1229 Greenmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1229-greenmount-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Gas water heater | $500 | [BRCM-26-019977](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-019977/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1400 Greenmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1400-greenmount-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fire systems | Relocate one existing fire alarm pull station and one fire alarm strobe. as per plans as per code. | $2,000 | [BCCM-26-003393](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003393/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [1005 N Calvert St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1005-n-calvert-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Install interior alterations to include: Re-locate 7 switches and 1 alarm pad. Install 2 exterior lights, 2 exterior receptacles and 2 interior receptacles. Add 1 additional light. | $1,000 | [BRCM-26-016325](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-016325/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [1227 Greenmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1227-greenmount-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Replace existing fence with an aluminum picket fence. The fence is located in the rear of the house and will be 48 inches high. The fence will be installed over concrete. | $2,500 | [BRCM-26-015918](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-015918/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1400 Greenmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1400-greenmount-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | F-1/A-3/B - Interior alterations to include relocation of the main entry from the existing vestibule to existing adjacent auxiliary doors, the conversion of the existing vestibule to a mail room, a small storage closet and the enclosure of a new vestibule as per plans | $75,000 | [BCCM-26-002961](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002961/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1111 N Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1111-n-charles-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Chase Brexton Health Services/1st, 3rd and 4th Floor/Tenant Improvement/Interior renovations of existing medical office to include minor demolition, interior build out of non-load bearing partitions. As per plans and as per code. | $250,000 | [BCCM-26-002113](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002113/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [6 E Preston St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/6-e-preston-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Other | Correct defective exterior paint. Same color as original. | $500 | [BCCM-26-003005](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003005/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1229 Greenmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1229-greenmount-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | install new 2 ton A/C condenser with matching evaporator coil | $6,500 | [BRCM-26-011065](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-011065/) |
| Jun 28, 2026 | [1225 Greenmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1225-greenmount-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | replace tankless water heater 10.5 / replace a/c unit / gas line | $1,000 | [BRCM-26-013466](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-013466/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1225 Greenmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1225-greenmount-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Hvac 2.5 tons gas furnace, 2.5 condenser, replace 50 gallons of water heater | $5,000 | [BRCM-26-013262](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-013262/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1227 Greenmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1227-greenmount-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Other | 2-Wc, 2-vanity,1-tub, 1-sink. | $1,000 | [BRCM-26-013145](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-013145/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1229 Greenmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1229-greenmount-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Mechanical - furnace and condenser replacement; Plumbing - water heater and plumbing fixtures replacement; Electrical - outlets, switches, GFCIs and light fixtures replacement; Interior finishes replacement, | $60,000 | [BRCM-26-012461](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-012461/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [1005 N Calvert St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1005-n-calvert-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing bank of windows and replace with French doors of same height and width. Removal of (non original) exterior wood door. | $31,000 | [BRCM-26-010255](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-010255/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1229 Greenmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1229-greenmount-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Replace existing fence with an aluminum picket fence. The fence is located in the rear of the house and will be 48 inches high. The fence will be installed over concrete. | $2,500 | [BRCM-26-012277](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-012277/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1229 Greenmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1229-greenmount-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Electrical-replace outlets, switches, hardwired smoke detectors, gfci's and light fixture replacement | $1,500 | [BRCM-26-011928](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-011928/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1017 Brentwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1017-brentwood-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | 200 amp service and 24 circuits to code | $4,200 | [BRCM-26-009950](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-009950/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1229 Greenmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1229-greenmount-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | 1-Bath group (wc,tub,vanity), 1-wc, 1-vanity, 1-laundry, 1-kitchen sink, 1-sump pump, 1- water heater ( gs ). Total 8 | $2,000 | [BRCM-26-010686](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-010686/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [709 E Preston St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/709-e-preston-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Other |  | $10,500 | [BRCM-26-010222](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-010222/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [709 E Preston St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/709-e-preston-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Other |  | $2,200 | [BRCM-26-008787](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-008787/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Baltimore yet. Look them up on the city's Baltimore Municipal Zoning and Appeals Board page: https://www.baltimorecity.gov/mayor/our-work/boards-commissions/boards/baltimore-municipal-zoning-and-appeals-board-bmza

## More on this street

Other addresses on E Preston St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [206 E Preston St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/206-e-preston-st/): newest permit Apr 6, 2026
- [204 E Preston St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/204-e-preston-st/): newest permit Apr 6, 2026
- [106 E Preston St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/106-e-preston-st/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026
- [36 E Preston St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/36-e-preston-st/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025
- [14 E Preston St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/14-e-preston-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2025
- [428 E Preston St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/428-e-preston-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026
- [6 E Preston St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/6-e-preston-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026
- [508 E Preston St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/508-e-preston-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026
- [703 E Preston St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/703-e-preston-st/): newest permit May 19, 2025
- [707 E Preston St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/707-e-preston-st/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025

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Source: Baltimore Department of Housing and Community Development permit data (https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=189e6d1c65df4e13b38c0027cee574f6), City of Baltimore, CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/). Checked 2026-10-12 09:57 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 35 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/221-e-preston-st/
